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ADENOIDECTOMY
Remember it is very important not to eat or drink after
midnight the night before surgery. This includes coffee, juice and water.
On the morning of surgery please report to surgery center/hospital as scheduled.
- Throat pain, jaw pain, and ear pain are normal following an
adenoidectomy and may last up to 72 hours. Pain may be worse upon
swallowing.
- Elevated temperature is not unusual after an adenoidectomy. It
is unusual for this to be a sign of infection. If the temperature is measured
to be higher than 101.5 F, then please call us. To help keep the temperature
down, try to drink as much as possible. Avoid citrus juices, but try cold
water, soda pop, ginger ale, popsicles, sherbet, Kool-Aid and beef or chicken
stock. Ice cream is also acceptable.
- Prescriptions to be used postoperatively will be given to you
prior to the surgery so you can have them filled in advance. Usually, you will
be given an antibiotic. The entire antibiotic prescription should be taken as
per directions on the bottle.
- Avoid aspirin or aspirin-related products for two weeks after
surgery as well as two weeks prior to surgery if possible. Tylenol and its
related products are okay.
- Bleeding is unusual, but oozing from the nose or down the back
of the throat for up to 72 hours is normal. Call the office number at any time
day or night if you notice excessive bleeding.
- It is important to take it easy and give your body a rest
following an adenoidectomy. Light activities are fine, but avoid strenuous
activities.
If you have any additional questions or problems, please call the office.
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